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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-02-16
A Galveston Failure.

GALVESTON, Tex, Feb. 15.-The
wholesale dry goods and boot and shoe
house of Blast. Oppenheimer & Co. filed
for record this morning their transfer of
their entire stock and also the business
premises in payment of obligations due to
local creditors. These local debts aggre
gate S225. 7s5, chiefly owing to banks
and local capitalists who indorsed for the
firm. The stock was invoiced and turned
over at 70 cents on the dollar. aggregating
S2O4, $40. TIE building and fixtures were
transferred at net valuation of $500, 900
less the mortgage. The total liabilities of
the firm will reach $3.50, 600. nearly all of
which, except that which is covered as
above. is owing in New York. Over S50,-
coo is owing to Fl. B. Clatiin & Co.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-02-16
Building aud Loan association.

Speclal 10 tue SlOOe.
ALBERT LEA, Feb. ia building and
loan association has been organized in this
city under the state law, with capital
limited to S500,000 Ten thousand dollars
in shares were subscribed at the first meet
ing, and it starts out with very bright pros
poets of success. The directors are as fol-
lows: A. w. White, w. Buel, r. B.
Skinner, W. P. Sergeant. W. c. McAdam.
D. r. P. Hibbs. FL. G. Day. NJ. II. Trues-
dell and 7. V. Knatvold. The officers are:
A. w. White, president; W. Buel, vice
president; w. c. McAdam. secretary, and
ton is composed of responsible and enter
prising men, who will endeavor to make IL
a public sbeneft as well as profitable to. all
who invest in it.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-02-16
THE TEXAS INQUIRY.
Taking of Testimony BeRun.-A Me-
gro Who Butfed His Way to Safety.


WASHINGTON, Feb. 15.-The investiga-
tiof Of the alleged political outrages in
Washington county, Texas, was begun by
the subcommittee of the senate committee
on privileges and elections this morning.
The investigation committee consists of
Senators Evarts (chairman), Teller,
Spooner, Pugh and Eustis. All were pres
ent during the mornings session, but Sem
ators Evarts and Pugh were called away
to attend the meeting of the judiciary COM
mittee. Judge Lafayette Kirk, county
Judge OF Washington county, Texas, and
Lewis r. Bryan, a lawyer of Brenham,
were present as counsel for the defense,
and L. ID. Jordan, an attorney Of Brenham,
was present to serve in the
same capacity for the prosecution. Mar
shall Booker, farmer, of Independence,
Washington county. Tex, aged 26 years,
an Independent was the first witness. T.
NJ. Jones, a colored school teacher. % years
of age, was clerk of elections in Fluelly's
voting precinct at the last election. There
were 159 votes cast. The voting went Oh
very quietly during the day. At night,
while the count was in progress, a few men
entered the house. One wore long rub
bel coat and was armed. They had hand
hClCulCIS tiCO OtCl tLCii ldCSS. w lGllSSS
was alarmed, and could not tell how many
there were. The intruders presented pis-
tol and said either ''hold up'' or hands
up" he could not tell which. Witness ran
out. and in going butted the foremost man in
the stomach. Witness did not go back. He
heard two shots. Did not know what be-
came Of the ballot box. Only SO votes had
been counted when the count was inter-
rupted, though il had been in progress since
about O'Clock. Of the SO the great
majority were Republican. Witness could
not account for the delay in the count.
Devices Bolton was killed there that night.
Witness had heard that Polk Hill (colored)
said he killed Bolton. To MI. Spoener
witness said Bolton was one Of the dis
guised intruders. and had pistol in his
hand when he was shot. Bottoms father
was candidate for Office, and his name
was on both tickets. He was, however,
badly beaten. Sned Fielder (colored) was
in the room when the intruders came, Wit
ness did not see him have any arms. He
has since been hanged. Adjourned till to-
morrow.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-02-16
I,reshyterknn Relief.

NEW YORK, Feb. 15.-The New York
Presbytery at its meeting yesterday adopted
resolutions offered by DR.. Crosby, as fol-
lows:
Whereas, Loose views touching the in
spiration of the holy scripture have become
current in certain parts OF the Christian
church; and
Whereas 1t becomes the Presbyterian
church to give no uncertain sound on so vital
a doctrine at any crisis when its teachings
may be questioned; therefore,
Resolved, That the Presbytery hereby en-
phasizes the declarations of the confession of
faith, 1.-The holy scriptures of the Old and
New Testament are the words of God,
(chapter i, 4): that the Old Testament in He
brew and the New Testament in Greek are
Immediately inspired of God tchapter j, 81,
and that there is consent of all their parts
(chapter j, 81.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-02-16
pleuro-Pneumonia

Special to the Globe.
DEs MONIES, Ia, Feb. 15.-Gov. Larri-
bee to-day issued proclamation stating
that many prominent farmers realizing the
extreme danger of pleuro-pneumonia. re-
quested that additional restrictions be placed
upon the importation OF cattle from the
state of Illinois. and in compliance with
that request tine importation OF any such
cattle is forbidden, except such special cases
as may be approved by the veterinary
surgeon of the state and upon compliance
with such regulations as he may prescribe.
This proclamation is issued in compliance
with the request of the recently appointed
committee of safety selected at stock
raisers convention held at Mason City.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-02-16
Roarders Poisoned.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, Feb. 15.-Shortly
after noon yesterday all the persons who
had eaten dinner at Mrs. Child's boarding
house, in Holyoke, were taken violently ill
with symptoms of arsenical poison
ing. Among the persons were John
P. Gushing, principal of the high
school, D. Humestone and D. G..
r. Gardner, and several other
well known gentlemen and ladies of Hol-
yoke. Prompt medical assistance was rem
dered the sufferers. and at present all are
doing well. 1t is supposed that the bro wn
bread, which was heartily eaten of by all,
was the cause of the illness, presumably
from the poor quality of rye flour, of which
it was made, being acted upon chemically
by the heat in baking. There is not the
slightest suspicion that the matter was any
thing but accidental
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-02-16
than conscientious discharge of duty here
permits, am, very sincerely your friend.
GROVER CIEyEI,AND.

than conscientious discharge of duty here
permits, am, very sincerely your friend.
GROVER CLEVELAND.
The president will nominate successor
to Secretary Manning before the adjourn
ment OF congress-, but the appointment.
will not take effect, however. before April l.
WHO WILL SUCCEED?
The leading Democratic politicians do
not favor the promotion of Assistant Secre-
tary Fairchild to the secretaryshp. He is
not political manager. They almost
unanimously express the opinion that the
treasury department must be political de-
partment and should be run by Democrat
VINO has the confidence of his party friends
in political matters. Some Western Demo-
Gratis assert their firm belief that the presi-
dent will not again put New York man
at the head of the department, but will
take Western man who is more in accord
with the financial views of his section and
the South. A prominent gentleman who is
shrewd observer and always well in
formed, gives 1t as his opinion that the ap-
pointment of Manning's successor will
show whether the president is seeking a
second term of Office or not. He says
that Fairchild's appointment would be
equivalent to declaration that he will not
be candidate
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-02-16
The River and Harbor Bill.

Special to the Globe.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 15.-The senate
committee on commerce has concluded its
labors upon the river and harbor bill, which
will be reported tomorrow. The detailed
bill is not accessible tonight. The follow
ing. however are the totals of the leading
items which were increased by the commit
tee:
Erie harbor $4,000; Baltimore, $780, 900;
Norfolk, $l0O,0OO; Sandusky, $4,000; Portage
Lake Coral (purchase), S350.000: Arkansas
river, S125 900; Green and Barren river i'm
provements (purchase), $15O,O0O; Hennepin
canal, $4,000; cascade of the Columbia,
SI50,000; mouth of the Columbia, $500, 600;
Missouri river from mouth to Sioux City,
$500, 900: Mississippi river, from st. Paul to
Des Moines rapids, $150,O0O; lower Missis-
sippi, $l,500,00O.
The total appropriation made by the bill
is about $40, 800, 900.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-02-16
Postal Changes.

Special to the Globe.
WASHINGTON. Feb. 15.-Mr. Nash, re-
cent chief clerk of the postofice depart
ment. assumed this morning the duties of
his new position as superintendent of the
railway mail service under direction of
Col. jameson, late superintendent. Mr..
Nash came from Centralia, Wis.,. and had
served in the legislature with Postmaster
General Villas. He has been regarded as
the personal representative of the post.
master general and in his new position he
will still retain that character. While Gen.
Villas is looking around for new chief
clerk, Mr.. Elmer, nephew of Rev. o. H.
Elmer, of Moorhead, Minn., who has been
in the Office of the chief clerk for some
time, will act temporarily. Col. Jameson
will remain in the city for some time and
then leave for New York city.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-02-16
The House..

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15.-The speaker
announced the appointment of Messrs. Peel,
Skinner and Perkins as conferees on the In
dian appropriation bill. After the disposal
of business on the speakers table, Mr.. Hen
derson, of Iowa, called up the resolution
discharging the committee of the whole
from the further consideration of the senate
bill granting pension to Mary s. Logan
and making that bill special order for to-
day. Against this resolution point of Or
der was pending that it did not present a
privileged question and was not entitled to
immediate consideration. The speaker
sustained the point of order. After debate
on the consular and diplomatic bill the
house adjourned.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-02-16
The FISHERIES Dispute.

New YORK. Feb. 15.-In an Interview
Sir Lionel West, British minister at Wash
ington, said:
1 do not anticipate any trouble whatever
about the fishery question. Negotiations are
now going forward in London between Minis
ter Phelps and the British government, and
think the question will be finally settled be-
fore congress adjourns. Even if the retail
atory and non-intercourse bill goes through
and becomes Law, do not think the rela-
tions between this country and Canada will
be strained. The president will have the
power to put the law in force or not, as he
sees proper, and that is provision that wi Ill
prevent any harsh and rash measures from
beng taken until all other pacific rem edies
are eyhausted
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-02-16
Took ArsenIc.-An Assault.

Special to the Globe.
DEs MONIES. Ia.. Feb. 15.-Clara Nord-
strum. young lady of Is years, committed
suicide at Dayton, Webster county, this
morning by taking arsenic. No cause is
assigned for the act. The deceased was
highly respected in the community where
she resided. This afternoon, on complaint
of Mr.. Neeland. proprietor of the Ohio
house. Charles Dean, young man work.
ing for the Locust Street Electric Light
company, was arrested for criminal as
sault with intent to commit rape, perpe-
trated upon Mr.. Neeland;s -year-old
girl. The child, it seems is in the habit of
playing about the vacant spaces in that
vicinity, and she says that on three occa-
sions Dean has made attempts to outrage
her, which she has successfully frustrated.
Dean is in iail
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-02-16
The Vetoed Pension Bill.

SpeClaI 10 Tue GIOUE.
MITCHELL, Dak., Feb. 15.-In response
to an inquiry from the New York World as
to the feeling here among Grand Army men
concerning the presidents veto of the de-
pendent pension bill, and whether congress
should take any further action in the mat
ter, George A. Silsby. president of the
Dakota Soldiers and Sailors association.
to-day gave the following:
A nation that paid over s4,oooOOo,oOO to
preserve its life can well afford to be gener-
GUS to its heroic defenders. Congress would
act wisely to pass the bill over the veto. Give
the old boys in blue pension. To thousands
it would be tardy recognition, TO all simple
justice. GEORGE A. SILSEY.
President Soldiers and Sailors Association.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-02-16
The Situation at New York.

New YORK, Feb. 15.-The Italians who
took the places of the strikers On the Nor
gan line docks were all discharged to-day
and colored help put in their places. The
company is negotiating with the old hands
to come back, and in the meantime the
freight jam is as bad as during the first days
of the strike. The foreman at the Morgan
line pier has received instructions from his
company to employ none of the late strikers
save at the rate of % cents per hour for
day work and 35 cents per hour for night
work. The strikers demur at these rates,
and have not yet resumed work.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-02-16
A Musical Event.

ALBERT LEA, Feb. 15.-An engagement
was to-day made for the st. Paul Church
choir to appear in concert at the opera
house in this city Tuesday evening, March
l. The members to be here are j, F. Mer-
rill, tenor; Mortimer Gould. hasso: Mrs. D.
W. Curtis, alto; Mrs. Nettie Fuller, So
prano; Prof. W. A. Wheaton, pianist. Miss
Ruba Bridges, adopted daughter Of Col.
Allen, of the Merchants hotel, will accom-
pany them and contribute to the entertain
ment several evolutionary renditions. The
programme will be a fine one, and our peo-
pie will take great interest in giving the
company an appreciated reception.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-02-16
The Senate.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15.-In the senate
on motion of Mr.. Cameron, the bill to in
crease the naval establishment was taken
up; 80 to Is. Mr.. Butler moved to postpone
the bill, and to take up for consideration
the house bill changing the time of meeting
of the legislative assembly of Washington
territory. Rejected, 20 to 35; and the
senate proceeded to the consideration of
the bill to increase the naval establishment.
At o'clock it was laid aside, and the Ead's
bill taken up. Pending action the senate
adjourned.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-02-16
Burned TO Death.

Special to the Globe.
MooRHEAD, Minn., Feb. 15.-The Even
ing News has full details of a fire at Nc
Cauleyville, in the south part of this county,
Saturday night. The neighbors discovered
the house of Charles Miller on fire. and had
barely time to rescue Mrs. Miller and three
children in their night clothes. 1t was a
one-story building, and the hired man.
Alfred Messeng. a German. who slept in
the attic. could not be reached. When the
roof fell his body was seen to fall, and was
taken out of the flames with pitchfork.
He was about 20 years old, and came from
Germany two years ago.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-02-16
Irish F.and TrounY.s.

DUBLIN, Feb. 25.-Numerous extra po-1
lice have been drafted in County Clare, the,
authorities fearing further outrages. Mr..
Tanner has visited all the tenants on the
Ponsonby estate and promised to adhere tos
the plan of campaign. Evictions OH a>
large scale have been commenced on Lord;
Cork's estate on the opposite side of the bay
from Glenleigh. Little resistance is offered
but the police are being boycotted.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-02-16
Wantto See Church.

SptVIdI 70 tllt NIUUt
YANKToN. Feb. 15.-Several candidates
for office under Gov. Church have gone to
Bismarck in the hope that their chances
would be improved by a personal applica-
ton. Paul Haman, who runs German
weekly newspaper here. wants to be mem
Der of the board of trustees of the insane
asylum. A. M, English, Robert Cox, Will
lam Powers. f. L. Van Tassel and A. E.
Colby are also seeking appointment on the
same board.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-02-16

Sattlerswaite. vice presidents: A. McHench,
treasurer. The executive committee is to
be appointed with one member from each
county. Meetings are to be held in March,
June and November, the next at Moorhead.
The bill introduced in the legislature by
Capt. Burnham, of Cass, reducing the
salaries of county officers, was strongly
condemned, especially in regard to treas
urer. A more general attendance is ex-
pected in March,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-02-16
The Bridge at Yankton.

Special to the Globe
YANKToN. Feb. 15.-The city clerk has
received letters from several prominent
bridge builders of Ohio and Missouri in re-
gard to the contract for the construction of
the proposed bridge across the Missouri at
this point, and for which the bill asking a
charter is now pending in congress.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-02-16
The Jubilee i'm India

CALCUTTA, Feb. 15.-Twenty-five thou
sand of the $4,000 prisoners confined in
iails throughout India will be released to-
morrow as an act of clemency to commem-
crate the jubilee of Queen Victoria. In
selecting prisoners to be liberated especial
pains has been taken to show leniency to
females. All persons imprisoned for debt
throughout India, where the debt is under
100 rupees, will be liberated tomorrow,
also in commemoration of the jubilee. In
these cases the government will pay the
debts.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-02-16

hours by the business men of this city for
the purpose of inducing the st. Paul & Du-
luth railroad to extend its line to Yankton.
Property owners generally have awakened
to the fact that movement must be made
on their part before outside capital can be
secured
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-02-16
Gone to Bisn,arck.

SpeCIUI 10 JUG OIUUt.
YANKToN. Oak, Feb. ia delega-
tion of Yanktonites has gone to Bismarck.
where they will remain during the session
of the legislature. Gen. Dennis goes to
look after the militia appropriation. George
FL. Hand is there in the interest of the Chi
cago & Northwestern railway, William NJ.
Powers will keep an eye On the appropria-
ton for the insane asylum, and other lesser
lights will put in their work wherever the
opportunity presents itself.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-02-16
Red wing Board of Trade.

Spec1at TO tne GlOOe.
RED Wing. Feb. 15.-The annual meet
ing of the directors of the board of trade
will be held at the Salmagundi hall on Mon
day evening, Feb. 21, at 7:30 o'clock. The
following committee has been appointed to
make nominations for officers and members
of the board: NJ. Kappel, E. 81. Blodgett,
A. 81. Boxrud, d. Densmore, W. o. Wer-
Oer
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-02-16
1t Was Suicide.
Special to the Globe.

OpICIaI 10 t16 GIUUe
DEs MONIES, Ia, Feb. 15.-The mystery
enshrouding the death Of E. S. Todd has
been finally cleared. Evidence before the
coroner's jury disclosed the fact that on the
Thursday preceding his death the deceased
bought four ounces of chloroform at one of
the drug stores. There is no longer any
doubt that Mr.. Todd took his own life.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-02-16
ALeap to Death.

BUFFALO, n. Y, Feb. 15.-John Steyer.
a resident of Suspension Bridge, aged
about 20 years, procured a ticket from the
gate tender at the entrance of the railway
at Suspension Bridge this morning about
10 o'clock, and, after peering strangely
over the railing, jumped into the rapids.
falling 100 feet.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-02-16
MoneyReserye CITIES.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 16.-Senator Nor
rell, from the committee on finance to-day
reported favorably a bill to amend sections
5, 191 and 5. 1872 of the revised statues by
adding. Galveston, st. Paul. Minneapolis.
indianapolis, Denver, Kansas City. Omaha
and st. Joseph to the list of lawful money
reserve cities
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-02-16
A Spanish RIizzard.

MADRID, Feb. 15.-The snow storms in
Spain during the past few days have been
of unprecedented severity. The railway
lines in Catalonia have been blockaded with
snow for three days. The cold is intense,
and causes the greatest inconvenience
throughout the country.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-02-16
Farmers at Fargo.
Special to the Globe.

Special TO the GIODe.
FARGO, OAK, Feb. ia meeting of
farmers was held in this city to-day to or
ganiZe the Red River Farmers alliance,
covering both sides of the river. E. NJ.
Upson, of Cummings, was chairman, and
G. A. Mallette. of Casselton, secretary; E.
A. Webb, editor of the Farmer, correspond
ing secretary; Lyman Loring and DR..
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-02-16
Collapsed.
Special to the Globe.

ALBERT LEA, Feb. 15-The firm of
Bowman Bros. & Gerst, brewers. has col
lapsed, and the bushes was wound up by a
sale of the personal property of the concern
at auction under direction of Attorney
Parker, of Marshalltown, Ia, representing
the responsible members of the firm. The
firm is from Marshalltown, and commenced
business here soon after the Iowa Prohibit
ton law took effect. The local manager
was c. Gerst. The concern has sunk 81. 600
or IS. 900. 1t is understood that Bowman
Bros, who are wealthy brewers at MARSHALL
town, will honor all outstanding obliga-
tiOnS.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-02-16
Want n New Hotel.

MANKATo. Feb. 15.-The board of trade
met yesterday to consider Mr.. Holbrook's S
proposal to build new hotel Mr. Hol-
brook offers to put up a structure costing
about S40 900 ON condition that the citizens
give him bonus of $5, 900. A committee
was appointed to solicit the sum, which
will doubtless be secured.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-02-16
s,o, uiu,,e,f wb5,e Cr,zv

LANCASTER, Pa, Feb. 15.-William A.
Wilson, prominent member of the Lam
caster bar and a well known political
speaker, committed suicide this morning by
shooting himself. He is believed to have
been insane.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-02-16
Called OH the President.

DpVCIdI 10 TUE OIUUt,
WASHINGTON, Feb. 15.-Maj. Strait
called at the White house to-day with Hon.
Edmund Rice and Judge Macdonald. This
was Judge MacDonald's first meeting with
the president. All concerned expressed
their distinguished consideration for each
other
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-02-16
The Chinese Invasioa.

LONDON, Feb. 15.-Advces from Find-l
ley say the news of Chinese invasion of
Burmah has been conveyed in letter to
Theebaw and Tsawbwa, who are visiting
Mandalay. The Gazette and Pioneer of
Bombay confirm the news